The most dangerous place you can be is if you think it couldn’t happen to you. Last week’s firing of University of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is the latest reminder. He joins a long list of talented… Read More
It’s my pleasure to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence. The Leadership Development Carnival is a monthly collection of insights from top thought leaders around the world, and this month’s edition features topics related… Read More
Any fan of the old TV series Seinfeld will remember the classic Festivus episode, where George Costanza’s father kicks off the make-believe holiday with the “Airing of Grievances.” At dinner, each person takes turns venting about how everyone… Read More
I find that when I speak about servant leadership, many people misunderstand what it means. Some say, “Oh, you mean being nice to people.” Others think, “That’s all about not micromanaging employees.” One of my favorites is, “Letting… Read More
It’s my pleasure to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence. The Leadership Development Carnival is a monthly collection of insights from top thought leaders around the world, and this month’s edition features topics related… Read More
As long as there has been work, bosses have been a source of stress for employees. But have you ever considered exactly how much stress you cause your people? One survey showed that 75% of employees say their… Read More
I get to work with a variety of leaders spanning different roles, industries, and walks of life. One commonality I find is that most of them spend more time working IN the business than ON the business. What’s… Read More
I attended my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting last week. I had been meaning to go to an AA meeting for quite some time but never got around to making it a priority. My next-door neighbor is a recovering… Read More
What is the first emotion you feel when you receive an email, text, or phone call from your boss that says, “I need to speak with you?” Is it interest? Joy? Eagerness? Or a positive sense that something… Read More
Recently, I’ve been working with a number of mid-level leaders (e.g., Directors) who are looking to make the move into the ranks of senior leadership (V.P. and beyond). They’re at that in-between stage in their leadership career where… Read More
My experience has shown that many leaders take trust for granted. They assume people trust them by virtue of their title or position, when the reality is they aren’t as trusted as they think they are. A recent… Read More
Employee experience can be defined as the journey an employee takes with your organization over the course of their employment. Everything from the way they experience recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, career development, performance management, recognition, rewards, and even… Read More
